Remember that silly rule change that said a player must successfully transfer the ball from the glove in order for it to count as a catch? It cost the Indians runs against the San Diego Padres when Elliot Johnson made a great catch against the right field wall, only to have it ruled a double when he dropped the ball in the transfer. Here’s the video if you’ve all scrubbed it from your mind.

That’s a catch, folks.

Well, as of today, it actually is (again). The transfer rule, which was changed to say that plays like the Johnson catch aren’t actually catches… has been changed again.

We can all put our pitchforks down. No word yet on whether or not Rangers manager Ron Washington will receive a rebate on the fine he was levied for arguing the umpire’s ruling on a catch/non-catch earlier this month. If I were Ron, though, I wouldn’t hold my breath.

EDIT: As Josh pointed out, it was Elliot Johnson, not David Murphy. I forget Johnson is around sometimes.

Josh

You are incorrect. It was a catch by Elliot Johnson, not David Murphy.

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Article has been edited. Thank you!

Chris Burnham

Game should be replayed. {/Bitter]

Gvl Steve

Tito hasn’t put Eliot in a game since then as far as I can tell. Talk about a vote of no confidence. Tito uses everybody.

Weston

good evening guys. I’m in SF for the weekend to see this series, hopefully we’ll have a better time than 3 years ago. Hope someone will be burning the midnight oil and watching tonight. Lineup looks good, hope Carrasco can hit! (Actually, hope he can PITCH!) GO TRIBE

Sean Porter

Is the Giants ballpark as nice as it looks and is generally regarded? Definitely a park I’d love to see…

Scott

IMO it’s number 2 of the parks I’ve been to (15 or 16)

I still think Pittsburgh is the best.

Weston

It’s beautiful. Great views of the bay and you can see many sailboats. The brick wall in right and right center looks nice and seems unique. Wish I could think of more details.